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HMS Lancaster: Decommissioning

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 99266

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any of HMS Lancaster's crew will remain in Bahrain for the period of her decommissioning.

Answered by Al Carns

Crew will be required to decommission HMS Lancaster. Disposal options are currently under consideration, therefore I am unable to confirm when this process will be complete. The Royal Navy is committed to reuniting the crew with their loved ones as soon as possible and will maximise the number of personnel that can travel home for Christmas.

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